As someone who suffers with v bad dark circles, I’m always on the look out for something to combat this. When Lush unveiled this product for the first time for the UK at their Manchester Lush Showcase I had to get my hands on one.

The best thing about Mortal Kombu is how simple it is. It literally is just a piece of seaweed. No packaging. No hassle. Honestly what can’t seaweed do?

This innovative product is cut from 100% sustainable, mineral rich Kombu Seaweed which is sourced in Japan. The growers and harvesters know the importance of maintaining the environment of their kelp forests to keep their business sustainable, this is why they work on numerous marine conservation projects and do regular beach and seabed cleaning. Kombu Seaweed, like all seaweed, is perfect for its toning and calming effects on the skin.

To use you simply soak the mask in warm water (such as in the bath) for a few minutes to allow the seaweed to moisten and thicken, then separate along the perforation into two halves which fit neatly under the eyes. Leave on for around ten minutes then remove and massage in the soothing seaweed gel left behind.

The mask really feels super nice on the skin once applied, I left mine on for more like twenty minutes because it felt so good! A great thing about this mask is that unlike some eye masks, Mortal Kombu gives you the option of keeping your eyes open!

Infused into the seaweed we also have Witch Hazel Extract and Green Tea Infusion and Extract. Witch Hazel is ideal to maintain healthy skin as it prevents bacteria growth and is known for it’s anti-inflammatory and astringent properties. And like when you drink Green Tea for it’s antioxidant quality, it has the same effect on the skin, leaving it soothed, clear and firm.

As already mentioned, once you remove the masks you’re left with a lovely gel on your skin that is great to rub all into your under eye area and because it produces quite a lot, you can do your whole face too! My eyes feel so rejuvenated after this mask and the skin there feels noticeably healthier and stronger.

Although you can purchase this product at the Naked Shops in Milan and now recently opened Berlin, it’s not a staple of UK stores just yet, but I hope it will be in the future as I’d really love to use this product again!